The militant groups under siege by a devastating series of Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip announced Tuesday they've accepted an Egyptian-mediated cease-fire -- just minutes after reports emerged the Jewish State resolved to continue its bombardment "as necessary."

Egypt said to broker deal between Israel and Hamas to end Gaza violence. Sources tell Al-Hayat the agreement is not a ceasefire, but will bring an end to practice of flying incendiary balloons into Israel and attempts to breach the border >>

Egyptian intel delegation presses Hamas to curtail clashes in Gaza border protests. Security officials from Cairo return to the Strip to meet again with Hamas chief Haniyeh as part of final effort to head off regional escalation, fearing Friday's activities would trigger a harsh Israeli response >>

Gaza militants accept cease-fire deal; Israel mum on same. Hamas and other Gaza militant groups say they have accepted an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire after launching hundreds of rockets into Israel and weathering a wave of punishing Israeli airstrikes. >>

Gaza official: Hamas may restrain border protest in order to maintain Egyptian trust. Hamas and Egyptian intelligence officials have been holding talks over the past several days, and their conclusions could likely be influenced by the Israeli response to Friday's protest, a Gaza official tells Haaretz >>

Hamas accepts cease-fire deal as Israel holds firm against terror group's threats. The militant groups under siege by a devastating series of Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip announced Tuesday they've accepted an Egyptian-mediated cease-fire -- just minutes after reports emerged the Jewish State resolved to continue its bombardment "as necessary." >>

Hamas delegation from Gaza heads to Cairo for talks with Egyptian intelligence. Official close to Hamas leadership says talks will be devoted to preventing escalation and a direct confrontation with Israel >>

Hamas denies firing rockets, 'regrets' cancellation of Egypt intel visit. The top Egyptian official was scheduled to visit Ramallah and the Gaza Strip on Thursday as part of Cairo's effort to avert a military confrontation between Israel and Hamas. >>

Six fires break out in Gaza border region as ceasefire efforts resume. Following arrival of senior Egyptian intelligence officials in the strip for talks with Hamas on possible long-term arrangement with Israel, six fires break out in Israeli communities adjacent to security fence; flames are reported to have been extinguished. >>